Reading and Writing About Literature: A Portable Guide

by Janet E. Gardner

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Genres: School, Nonfiction, Writing, Textbooks, Literature, Reference, College

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2012

Reviews

[Melly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Def will use this for reference in my Julius Caesar essay due this Friday

[brianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

great guide
ummm i am not a student tho i just read this for the sake of it

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm going to start writing reviews here. Not for others, but for my own memory. Please skip.

This was an academic assigned book. UAS post Qmed Maritime degree English class. I don't know that I read it cover to cover, but I finished the class and usefulness of this title. I believe it is still bought in my Kindle list. Maybe it will make a good reference later.

[Crys Wiltshire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick and easy read and did have some great information and tips. However, I found it to be less insightful with the technical aspects of writing about literature than I was expecting. It's still worth the read.

[Kimberly Tierney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is so informative. I got more from reading this book for my class than I did from anything else involved in my class. This book will forever be on my bookshelf and will be reviewed regularly.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction or review to productive reading for literary texts and how to effectively write about literary texts (specifically in an academic setting).
Designed for the college level it feels like, though would probably be equally effective in high school.

[Cade · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is nothing in this book that cannot be learned from a less condescending author. The examples chosen were good, though, so this is saved from one star.

[quasialidia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written and organized intro. to academic literary criticism for first year students.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you need a book to help you sleep, or if you really like writing and need reminders a good place to dwell.

[Bookreadingnarcissist · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read, straight to the point and helpful. Does everything it needs to do.
4/5

[Jamieanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be a four-star but includes a pretty botched misreading of Dickinson’s “Because I could not stop for Death.” Will still consider using in potential 2nd year college writing course.

[Chloe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read for class

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This looks like an excellent resource for teaching a writing class that incorporates literature.

[Mills College Library]

808.042 G2273 2013

[Cindy Dracula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast, easy, and incredibly useful. Detailed and idiot-proof. Read this one if your school papers blow.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5